Overview
- Reports say Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have lodged an Expression of Interest after securing consent from Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
- BCCI approval remains outstanding and a No Objection Certificate from the ECB may be required for Curran as an overseas player under IPL regulations.
- Neither franchise has officially announced the trade, though CSK’s public birthday message to Samson has been widely read as a hint of confidence in the move.
- The potential departure of Samson prompts a leadership reset at Rajasthan Royals, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag discussed as options and Mohammad Kaif backing Jaiswal.
- Commentary around CSK’s plans frames Samson as a succession piece rather than an immediate captain, as R Ashwin expects Ruturaj Gaikwad to continue, with the retention deadline on November 15 adding urgency.